FINAL 7-1 Project (1)

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Perspectives in Liberal Arts Summer Whittecar August 13, 2023. 7 – 1 Module Project 1. Using the resources from this course, identify the characteristics of each of the four liberal arts lenses, the types of evidence they use, and the similarities and differences among them. Social Science - It has come to be a wide-ranging field that covers economics, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and history. Key characteristics within social science research include empirical evidence, the application of scientific methods to study human behavior and society, the focus on social structures and institutions, and the emphasis on understanding how civilians act with one another and our world around them. Natural Science - Exploration of the natural world while looking through observation and experimentation constitutes the field of natural science. This discipline relies on empirical evidence, strives for objectivity and impartiality, and places emphasis on testable hypotheses and theories. Humanities - Humanities involves critical thinking, analysis, and interpretation of human experiences and expressions. The key characteristics of humanities include the study of history, language, art, human culture, and literature. History - Histories key characteristics are people, past events, and societies. Using sources as evidence, the interpretation of information and the development of historical narratives, and the examination of cause-and-effect relationships.

• Types of evidence used when examining each lens Social Science - D istinct types of evidence are used such as quantitative data like statistics and surveys, and qualitative data like interviews and observations. Natural Science - Through natural science, there are three types of evidence: empirical evidence (gathered through observation and experimentation), theoretical evidence (based on scientific theories), and historical evidence (knowledge gained from past scientific discoveries). Humanities - Evidence used to support ideas about history, art, and culture include old letters, objects, paintings, expert articles and opinions, personal stories, and cultural upbringing. History - Historical evidence comes in several types, includes diaries, letters, photos, buildings, and old tools. People who lived through major events can share their experiences. Textbooks and biographies can also help us learn about history. • Similarities and Differences between the lenses The Social Science and Natural Science lenses use evidence to understand the world. but their respective emphases are different. Social Science examines human behavior, while Natural Science looks at the physical aspect. Humanities and History study human cultures and societies. However, Humanities leans towards exploring art and literature, while History focuses on events and timelines. Overall, each lens offers a unique perspective on the world and can provide valuable insights when used together. 2. Decide what you know, what you want to know and what you have learned

• Know (K): Climate change is a complex problem with different viewpoints. Environmentally, it causes glaciers to melt, sea levels to rise, and more natural disasters. Socially, it displaces communities, causes food and water insecurity, and increases health risks. Economically, it has negative impacts on industries like agriculture and tourism and can be costly to adapt to or mitigate. Politically, it requires international cooperation and policy changes to address effectively. If we look at all four perspectives, we can get a better understanding and find ways to solve the problem. • Want to know (W): Social Science - What are the social impacts of climate change on vulnerable and marginalized communities? Key words: Flooding, vulnerability, social vulnerability, biophysical vulnerability Natural science - How does climate change affect wildlife and natural habitats? Key words – biodiversity, ecosystems, and natural disasters Humanities - In what ways have literature and art been used to address climate change? Key words - climate fiction, eco-literature, environmental art, and climate activism History - What can we learn about climate change by studying its history and how past civilizations have adapted to changing climates? Key words – extreme weather history, environmental history, adaption history, and climate history

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• Learned (L): What are the social impacts of climate change on vulnerable and marginalized communities ? As read in the article “ An Integrative Perspective on Community Vulnerability to Flooding in Cities of Developing Countries ” I read that “ Flooding is a serious concern in cities of developing countries of its damage scale on inhabitants and built infrastructures. Climate change and extremes increase flood hazards enhancing the vulnerability of communities particularly those residing in flood prone areas and slums .” as well as reading further to know that “ Consequently, the poor and marginalized are the most vulnerable groups since their entitlement to resources is low. Flood protection structures do not recognize this social vulnerability. ” ( An Integrative Perspective on Community Vulnerability to Flooding in Cities. . .: multi-Search , n.d.). In reading that, it answers my question entirely. How does climate change affect wildlife and natural habitats? While researching this question, I have come across the article “ A Warmer World: From Polar Bears to Butterflies, How Climate Change Affects Wildlife .” Upon reading, I discovered that my question had an answer which is when I read that, ““ The speed of this change is leaving many species unable to adapt, and as many as a million species are feared to face extinction. A few might actually benefit from a wider habitable range, but often at a cost to other species. Combining general information on rising seas, melting ice caps, and warmer water with specific emphasis on individual animals such as loggerhead turtles, marmots, penguins, and walruses, this

book offers students the opportunity to examine a natural world in flux . ”” ( Arnold, Caroline. A Warmer World: From Polar Bears to Butterflies, How Clim. . .: multi-Search , n.d.) In what ways have literature and art been used to address climate change? As I was researching for answers to this question, I realized I did not find any article that I felt truly answered it. It was difficult to find an answer to this question while searching through Shapiro library. However, to find this answer I will make breakdowns on the question and further my knowledge by researching more in-depth keywords. Although I believe it has been expressed through art by paintings, books, scriptures, and much more. What can we learn about climate change by studying its history and how past civilizations have adapted to changing climates? While reading “ When Good Climates Go Bad: Pivot Phases, Extreme Events, and the Opportunities for Climate History” through reading it I found that “ New knowledge on climate cycles, such as the Medieval Warm Period and Little Ice Age, has shown that warm and cold cycles alternated every 70-80 years within the Little Ice Age. The pivot phases, when the earth moved from one cycle to another, offer an opportunity to investigate the impact of climate and weather events on historical processes. With global temperatures in disequilibrium, an increase in weather-generated hazards is expected. Extreme weather conditions on the frontier in the late 1730s suggest the presence of a chronological horizon of disequilibrium. The earth was moving

from a cycle dominated by El Nino to one dominated by La Nina cycles. ” ( When Good Climates Go Bad: Pivot Phases, Extreme Events, and the Opportunities for Climate History on JSTOR , n.d.) which gives a clear picture as to how we learn about climate change by studying its history and how past civilians had adapted to changing climates. Choose two of the four lenses you applied when researching your topic, and examine the topic in greater detail. • Topic and first lens: Examine your topic through your first lens. Social science is my first lens. While researching through this lens in depth, I have concluded that it provides us with the necessary facts and details that are crucial to know what is happening to our people on our planet, especially the civilians and wildlife who do not have the luxury of relocation and have no choice but to stay in the vulnerable communities they reside. • Topic and second lens: Examine your topic through your second lens. I chose to approach climate change through a natural science lens for my second perspective. While conducting my research for this topic through this lens, I have realized that it does go hand in hand with social science considering that natural science conducts research that gives us the knowledge of what is happening with biodiversity and as well as the natural weather issues that are on the rise. Similarities and differences: Explain the similarities and differences in how the lenses relate to your topic.

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• Focus on the view you get when looking at your topic through both lenses Looking through the two lenses I have chosen which are social science and natural science. Both go together well by both using evidence and research to understand the world. Also, both being science related. The differences I see are that social science examines human behaviors while natural science looks at the physical aspects of climate change. It helps to view these together to see the impact of climate change can have on science from the melting ice caps, animals migrating because their ecosystem is compromised from severe weather, rising sea levels and even civilians having issues with the dreadful heat on some occasions, water droughts and so much more. • Further exploration: Determine the next steps for further exploration of the topic you have chosen. • Determine questions to ask for further exploration of this topic. Would you continue to explore through the lenses you’ve chosen, or take another approach ? By exploring climate change from my two lenses, I have learned some particularly essential information. However, I would like to take another route instead of using social science and put history in place of that. I believe that natural science and history could be an amazing field of knowledge together since natural science does give us the information of what is happening from the weather and natural disasters from all over the world which history can play a huge part in by giving us the information and tools to keep researching why this is happening and continuing to get worse.

References An Integrative Perspective on Community Vulnerability to Flooding in Cities. . .: multi-Search . (n.d.). https://eds-s-ebscohost- com.ezproxy.snhu.edu/eds/detail/detail?vid=11&sid=a253b2f9-eab2-41fe-a46d- f1ae7f1cb1fb%40redis&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ%3d%3 d#AN=S1877705817329880&db=edselp Arnold, Caroline. A Warmer World: From Polar Bears to Butterflies, How Clim. . .: multi- Search . (n.d.). https://eds-s-ebscohost- com.ezproxy.snhu.edu/eds/detail/detail?vid=18&sid=a253b2f9-eab2-41fe-a46d- f1ae7f1cb1fb%40redis&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ%3d%3 d#AN=edsbig.A285207587&db=edsbig When Good Climates Go Bad: Pivot Phases, Extreme Events, and the Opportunities for Climate History on JSTOR . (n.d.). https://www-jstor- org.ezproxy.snhu.edu/stable/24690566?searchText=&searchUri=&ab_segments=&search Key=&refreqid=fastly-default%3Aaebc27c1c9cbd148f09d1c7096e38ddb&seq=2

FINAL 7-1 Project (1)

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